What Is Blended/Personalized Learning?

Blended Learning (BL) and Personalized Learning (PL) are teaching models that are
based on the needs of students, the transformative thinking of teachers, and the willingness
of school districts to embrace visionary goals – all based on measurable data that
drives change. Collaboration is also at the heart of successful BL/PL and through
a partnership with the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation and several pioneering school
districts, Texas Tech University's College of Education and its Department of Curriculum
& Instruction are paving the way in customized professional development for schools
and educators that will settle for nothing less than the best learning outcomes for
their students.

Through partnerships with Dallas ISD and Raise Your Hand Texas, we have developed a Graduate Certificate Program in Blended and Personalized Learning
and are also one of the only universities in the country to offer a Master's Degree
in BL/PL. However, our commitment to BL/PL and our belief that this is the future
of education go far beyond traditional certificates or degrees. Our programs are created
in a cohort model with distance delivery specific to the needs of your district and
personalized to address your unique challenges. We invite you to explore this site
to learn more about BL/PL and how we can partner with you and your team to best serve
the needs of your district.

The BL/PL Framework

To gain a deeper understanding of the concepts that drive our approach to Blended
and Personalized Learning, please visit our interactive framework of core competencies page. You will find detailed information on the six areas that will lead to the reshaping
of your school or district's culture and how they relate to the learner, the teacher
and the environment.

School District Partnerships

The College of Education at Texas Tech is celebrating successes and creating sustainability
with our current partners. We are also actively seeking new district partners interested
in exploring the transformative nature of BL/PL in their districts. For more information
on our commitment to collaboration or to explore a potential partnership, visit our Partnership page.

Case Study Video Library

Our partnership model compels us to consistently provide access to the most up-to-date
and applicable resources available. One example of this is the BL/PL Resource Library
developed by our colleagues in the Center for Innovation in E-Learning (CIEL). Visit this vast archive of resources.

Contact Us

For more information on these opportunities or customizing a program to fill your
needs, contact Dr. Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Assistant Professor of Curriculum &
Instruction, at heather.greenhalgh-spencer@ttu.edu or 806-834-5132.